Exposure to UV Rays Are Aging Our Skin

Since we are approaching the summer month’s it is imperative that we know how to protect our skin from the sun’s rays. I know that many of you have read or heard about this message before. But everyone can use a refresher, plus I want to try to give you some new information on the subject, and tell you how you can protect your skin using the best sunscreen products for you.
Did you know that the number 1 cause of aging is sun exposure? It is, and since none of us live our lives inside a bubble, that means that we expose our skin to UV radiation everyday. And, I don’t know about you but if there is a way to keep my skin looking younger longer, I would want to know about it.
First let’s talk about some of the effects that UV radiation has on the skin.
– Depending on the level of UV exposure, UV rays can cause both thickening and thinning of the skin.
– UV exposure causes the walls of blood vessels to become thinner and weaker, thereby causing skin to bruise easily.
– UV exposure causes telangiectasias to form in the skin, which is characterized by tiny blood vessels that appear usually on the face, on or near the nose and cheeks. Many people refer to these as broken capillaries.
– UV rays cause tanning, freckles, and age spots which are commonly referred to as LIVER SPOTS
– UV rays can also cause HYPOPIGMENTATION or loss of pigment (melanocytes are destroyed permanently)
– UV exposure can cause an increased number of MOLES and small crusty bumps called actinic keratosis.
– And of course last but not least SKIN CANCER.